The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-08
Sense Perception" He traced at some length

of the vocal chords in the living larynx.
Mad. Fannie Bloomfield, of Chicago played as
fat tChopin); caprccio from suite, OPP: 10 fAr-
thur Footel; gavotte. OPP. 81, No. Wilson o.
Smith); scherzo, E minor, Op. 16 IF. Mendels-
sohnl; Rhapscdie Hongroise, No II G4iszt).
In the public school division III. E. Holt, of
Boston, read an essay, knowledge of Educa-
tional Science Requisite for School Work in
Music" He held that music should be taught
after logical methods in conformity with the
laws of the minds. He thought the regular
teacher in the public schools would, also. in the
future be the instructor In music. The subject
H. S. Perkins, of Chicago; Henry Harding, of
Binghamton, N. Y: Mr.. Collins of Sidney, o.;
Mr.. Ruggles, of Fayette, Ia, and Mad. Octavia
Hensel, of Nashville. Tenn.
B. Jepson, of New Haven, Conn. read paper
on "The Science of Music VS.. Rote Practice in
Schools" in which he condemned rote practice
as the bane to good instruction. He upheld the
reading of music the important thing to be
taught, and that mere song singing. out of its
proper place, was demoraliZing Messrs. Glover,
Harding, Ruggles, Condo, Butterfeld, Chandler,
McFadden and Mason took part in the discussion
that followed.
The last paper of the forenoon was by Fl. S.
Perkins, of Chicago, THE Musical Convention
Its Utility and Abuse" One of the abuses
pointed out by Mr. Perkins was that disposition
of persons to tell what they do not know. He
held that music conventions have developed
taste and love for pure music.
In the discussion that followed there
general concurrence in the suggestion that the
singing school had done much fo- music among
the masses, affording both amusement and in
struction
The afternoon session opened with recital of
chamber music by the Detroit Philharmonic
Club, the gentlemen taking part being William
Yunck, l. F. Schultz. violins; Emil Schippe,
John II. Beck, vioas: Walter Voightlander.
Charles Hermann. 'celos. 1t was a remarkably
artistic performance and the applause between
the different numbers was profuse. At the close
it was even more f1atteringly prolonged.
President Lavallee continuing indisposed, the
business meeting that followed presided
over by w F. Heath of Fort Wayne vice. pres
ident from Indiana.
Mr.. Foote, chairman of the committee res
olutions read series of resolutions, thanking,
convention, and recomme nding that $500 be ap-
proprated for expenses incurred by the secre-
tary, and that 500 be given to President
Lavallee. with the thanks of the association. The
resolutions carried
The committee on audit and the committee on
memorial were accorded further time.
j. c. Fillmore reported that the committee on
next place of meeting had decided in favor of
Chicago. Mr.. QUINN of Minneapolis. moved the
report be accepted, which was done with consid-
orable enthusiasm.
Merry inviting the National Association. be-
half of the Alabama State Association, to hold
the meeting of 1888 at Milledgeville. The
warmth of tone in which the invitation was is
sued created some enthusiasm, but Chicago had
already been decided upon.
Mr. Wolfram, FROM the committee presi-
dents address. reported:
ITO overcome the growing in sufficiencies and
lamentable imperfections of our present consti-
tuition and to establish organic union between
State associations and the national association
on the basis of a delegative representation
recommend
Il. That the president-ele appoint, within
thirty days from date, a committee of seven per-
sons to revise the constitution
~ That said committee meet during the COM
ing year, at the call of the chairman. in some
convenient place and determine the provisions
and amendments in question
''3. That four of said COMMITTEES shall consti-
tute guorsm.
"A. That the revised constitution be tempo
rarily adopted as soon as practicable in all mat
tiers not in conflict with the constitution now
the association, and to be presented
for adoption at the next regular annual conven-
ton, together with such amendments and addi-
tions as may then be determined upon.
''JoHANSEs WOLFRAM,
''S. B. WHITING,
s'H E. HoITr
stricken out. and the report then adopted
Edward Fisher, of Toronto. Can, moved
that the president-eIect be authorized and
quested to appoint, within one month from date,
a committee musical notation and termin-
ology said committee To conss. of five ue:n-
bers, representing as many different branches
of the profession. The duties of the committee
shall be to make report at the next annual
meeting embodying recommendations as to the
future action of the association towards pro-
noting any needed improvements: and, to par
especially so concerning any suggest
ed changes in the notation to be used in public
school instruction" The motion passed except
as to the last clause, land to particulariZe" etc.
which met with vigorous resistance
Mr.. Stanley offered resolution addressed to
the singers of the United States, asking the two
bodies to speedily take suitable legislation i'll the
matter OF international musical copyright The
resolution passed
Resolutions were passed providing for the rep
resenraron of the NJ. T. n. A, by delegate. at
the next annual meeting Of the Canadian Must
,al Association and of Musical Society
London, England.
The following was read at the request of two
aides: 1.-THE two lady teachers present from
Tennessee never having heard of the NJ. T. n.
A., either directly indirectly, from NJ S.
Downs. vice president for Tennessee, although
living in the same city with him, do not think
hat he can be the right in the right place,
Ind respectfully suggest the name of Madame
)ctavia Henzel for the place Of vice-president
or Tennessee" Amid much laughter Madame
7ensel was made vice-president for Tennessee,
lnder the impression that she will be ''the right
nan in the right place"
The committee nominations. consisting Of
". l.. Bartlett, of Des Moines. Ia; Johannes
Wolfram. Cleveland, o.. and Charles e. Plat,
Detroit Mich. announced themselves ready to
eport through their chairman. Mr.. Bartlett.
The chairman of the committee recited the
act that acknowledging the great work done
or the association they had nominated for
PRESIDENT Calixa Lavallee for second term
At this point Mr.. Wolfram rose and said he had
ust received from Mr.. Lavallee his unqualified
refusal to accept the nomination, on account of
ll-health and Overwork, and his recomme nda-
ion that the committee nominate in his stead
Max Leckner. of Indianapolis At this sugges-
ion there was a great stir and much enthusi-
Istic applause. This nomination was seconded
~ the Indiana Music Teachers Association. in
read by its president Mrs. Flora
u. Hunter.
Mr. Leckner here rose and in much embar-
asment but with great earnestness, declined
he nomination. He thought man of national
equation should be chosen.
delegate put in nomination John c. Fill
nore of Milwaukee.
Mr. Wolfram said he, for one, would not con-
ider the decinati of Mr.. Leckner, who was
representative musician and in whose hands the
ause of the association would not dwindle This
vas followed by applause, and a suggestion to
withdraw Mr.. Fillmores name Mr. Leckner
ried to renew his deelination but his words
we're drowned by applause. delegate moved |
hat his election be made by reclamation.
Another motion was that the secretary be au-
horized to cast the ballot. Neither motion was |
arried Messrs Wolfram. Webb and Butter |
eld were appointed teilers.
E. M Bowman, of St Louis, rose, with |
rinted ticket in his hand, upon which was the |